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knee-jerk reflex::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | knee jerk, patellar reflex |
| Type of | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex |
Examples of knee-jerk reflex
knee-jerk reflex
People shouldn't react with some knee-jerk conditioned or instinctive reflex.
From the independent.co.uk
But proscription must always be a last resort, never a knee-jerk reflex.
From the economist.com
The classic knee-jerk reflex of throwing out people just creates more fear and stress within the organization.
From the positivesharing.com
The knee-jerk reflex is to presume Hernandez is anxious to prove himself on a larger stage, under brighter lights than he'll ever command in Seattle.
From the thenewstribune.com
Now a University of Chicago research team reports that it has found a way, almost as simple as the hammer-and-knee-jerk reflex test, to do both.
From the time.com
